DSLR's LCD Screen Has Gone Wonky

[amcarrig]

I'm pretty sure that this will require a professional repair shop but I'm not sure what would qualify any particular shop as "professional?" Can anybody help me try to figure out how to pick a repair shop that's qualified to work on my camera? Also, any ideas about how much I could expect to pay for this kind of repair?

 

[BlueCorn]

Your best bet is probably the manufacturer. I know that the minimum repair cost from Canon is about $150.

 

[amcarrig]

So, you're saying that I'll have to ship it out for repair? I'm scared!

 

[BlueCorn]

Most likely but that's going to be your most direct route to a repair. Even if you're able to find a local shop that can handle the repair it'll take longer.

 

[amcarrig]

Thanks Doug. I'll contact the manufacturer today. I suppose I'd feel better about the repair job if it was being done by the manufacturer but I dread shipping it out. I suppose I'll just have to insure the beejeezus out of the package.

 

[kilroy217]

what brand camera? If it's Nikon, and you don't want to ship, their headquarters is on Long Island, which is a short trip from CT.

 

[amcarrig]

I'd rather ship than drive to Long Island (I grew up there and don't go back unless I have to) :lol:

It's a Canon. Thanks for the info though!

 

[tyoberg]

I replaced the screen on a Nikon once. Cost me $10. Not too terrible of a job.

 

[amcarrig]

You did it yourself or had it repaired at a shop?

 

[tyoberg]

You did it yourself or had it repaired at a shop?

Did it myself. A handful of screws and a little ribbon connector. The camera I got for $90 and I lucked into a screen for $10 (both on eBay).